Types of Curls

Type 1: Straight Hair

• 1A: Stick-straight, fine hair.
• 1B: Straight but with a slight bend at the ends.
• 1C: Straight with a thicker and more noticeable wave at the ends.

Type 2: Wavy Hair

• 2A: Loose, beachy waves.
• 2B: Defined S-shaped waves.
• 2C: Waves that tend to frizz and are more resistant to styling.

Type 3: Curly Hair

• 3A: Loose curls with a diameter similar to sidewalk chalk.
• 3B: Springy curls with a diameter similar to a Sharpie marker.
• 3C: Tight curls or corkscrews with a diameter similar to a pencil.

Type 4: Coily/Kinky Hair

• 4A: Defined, tight curls with an "S" pattern.
• 4B: Z-shaped coils that range from tight to very tight.
• 4C: Tightly coiled hair with minimal definition and a high level of shrinkage.